How many times have you found yourself looking down at your feet in the shower because the water is simply no longer draining properly - or how many times have you found your bathroom sink filling up with water while brushing your teeth? It's happened to many of us. In fact, clogs is one of the problems we receive the most calls about. When tending to these calls, we always make sure to review our customer's drainage, pipes, and their performance. For example, many times we find that in the kitchen, the garbage disposal has been used for everything. This weakens the blades and clogs the garbage disposal, many times even causing a negative scent that could at times be smelled from the moment one walks into the kitchen. 

The good news is that these problems can be prevented. Please find below a list of 6 simple things you can do now to prevent a clog later. Not only will they save you money, but also time, and a possible headache.

Pet Fur
Our fur babies can also be guilty of causing drains to clog. Hair catching screen can also help us prevent clogged drains when giving our little ones a bath. ​

Grease
It's very common to think that grease may be disposed in the kitchen sink or garbage disposal, however, even when hot it can damage the plumbing. Grease will harden and solidify as it cools and get stuck on the drains. When grease is dumped down the drain, it sticks to the sides of your plumbing pipes, cool, and harden. As a result, you’ll be left with a slow draining sink or garbage disposal that will not work to its full potential. ​

Hard Water
Now that we know hard water can cause hair loss and dandruff, let's look into what it can do to your pipes. If you have hard water at home full of minerals, these mineral deposits can cling to the sides of your pipes, making it easier for other materials to get stuck and clog your drains. There are ways to clean the water in your house and provide you and your family with the cleanest water. Call us at 214-328-7371 and ask us about the various water filtration systems we have available to our customers. ​

​​If you have a plumbing question or a question about this communication, please contact us at 214-328-7371 or email us at metroflow@metroflowplumbing.com. ​​

As we planned out the month of September, we learned that this month is "Baby Safety Month". You may be asking yourself why is a plumbing company writing about this - and the answer is simple. We are parents and grandparents who want to share this knowledge with eachother, as well as the Dallas and surrounding communities, which we serve. In our 31 years in service, we've seen our customers' families grow - just like our own - and we have learned first-hand the importance of baby safety. 

1. Soft Snacks Only. Make sure their food is soft and easy to swallow. Harder foods present a chocking hazard. 
2. Medicine Isn't Candy. In an effort to make it easier for babies to take medicine, pharmaceutical companies have been making baby medicine taste like candy. This is of great help to parents, doctors, and children, when administering the medicine, but it can teach children that medicine is candy. Keep medicine out of reach from children in the event that they want more "candy" while you aren't around.
3. Don't Toss the Baby. Though it may seem fun, doctors warn against tossing the baby in the air, as it can cause blindness or brain damage. 
4. Watch for Broken Toys. To prevent a chocking episode, try to only have toys that are larger than the baby's mouth. Keep an eye out for broken toys and sharp edges that could easily scratch the baby's skin or hurt them in any way.
5. Build a Fort. That means baby gates everywhere! From child proofing the house so the baby won't get to the cleaning products, products we place under the bathroom sink, or even the stairs, it's better to be safe than sorry. Think of your home as the baby's castle until he is old enough to look out for himself.
6. Warm Milk. We remember the long nights and early mornings. The rush to the kitchen to warm up the milk. Remember to always check how warm the milk is before giving it to the baby to prevent possible burns.

Got baby safety tips? Leave them in the comments! We would love to hear from you.

​If you have a plumbing question or a question about this communication, please contact us at 214-328-7371 or email us at metroflow@metroflowplumbing.com. ​​